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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.35, 3,044.54 and 1,262.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.35, 3,044.54 and 1,262.39 is: 1,741.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.35 : 3,044.54 = 1,262.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.35/3,044.54 = 1,262.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.35x = 3,044.54 × 1,262.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.35x = 3,843,375.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,843,375.32/2,206.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.96

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